2008 at the Hammond Barn

[RHClarke]

Bob, Grant, Is it that cold in the have not province that you can't type? What's been going on? Silence usually means you two are up to something...

I might be able to join you at the barn this weekend as my task out west ended early - pending the Frau's approval...

Anyway, fill us in on the Hammond scene - this traveling Rotter wants to know.

[RHClarke]

Finally, after two and a half weeks out west, I made my way back to the centre of the Ottawa CMP universe - Bob's barn in Hammond. Being out of practice, I forgot to bring my camera, but it was a short day, with not much going on. Bob was busy decorating the house with Joyce and Grant was a no show - probably work related absence there.

The morning was a cool minus 10oC with a good stiff wind making it feel like minus 18oC...just the right temp to fire up Lucifer. After finishing some housecleaning chores in the barn, I pulled out the HUP and started fitting the floor plates. All but two are bolted to the floor framework. The two that are not bolted were welded in the back corners of the cab - I cut them out to expose the floor frame which was badly rusted.

The first photo shows my HUP as she looked when I bought her.


The second photo shows the plate lay out.


The two welded plates (A) frame the large floor plate (B) that holds the transfer case shift lever and the fuel tank switch. Two other plates fill the foot wells (D). A smaller plate (C) fits around the gear shift lever, and a small plate fits to the right of the dog house (E).

The two welded plates have to be fitted in a particular manner as they are welded to the side pillers and if not square, will throw off the alignment of the adjoining plates. I took advantage of Bob's presence to get the plates welded in place. After which, I assisted Bob in the arranging of snow clearing lanes around the shelters and main access road. I truly hope we don't get that insane amount of snow this year as we did last year.

After some clean up, I headed home for a late lunch (Chez Marie is now in the history books...for shame).

[Bob Carriere]

.... the pictures you took with your new fangled telephone....?

Yes it was cold......... On Satruday I drove the tractor to the village...about 3 km..... and froze my...... face as I was sitting on the other end!!!

Boob

[RHClarke]

Originally Posted by Bob Carriere

.... the pictures you took with your new fangled telephone...Boob

My new fangled telephone has a limited memory (kinda like the folks I hang about with...). I will be uploading some army related photos for a later posting.

If I recall correctly, Bob, you were complaining it was too hot for a little while there on Sunday whilst welding...hee, hee.

[guyvapeur]

rob.........

A picture is worth a million words..........

Guy

[RHClarke]

Originally Posted by guyvapeur

rob......... A picture is worth a million words..........Guy

Guy

Looks great! Hopefully you can stop by the barn tomorrow morning...are you ready to take orders for other repros?

Rob

[RHClarke]

Originally Posted by RHClarke

Guy

... stop by the barn tomorrow morning...are you ready to take orders for other repros? Rob

Guy stopped by to deliver his first prototype of shifter lever cover. Looks good to me!


He also stopped by to help warm up the boys with a cuppa. Nice neighbours out Hammond way...



The rest of the morning involved clean up and snow management. Bob and Grant hooked up the sno-blower to the tractor, while Guy and I chatted about upcoming cut and sew jobs. After the chat, I put the HUP away and headed home for the 1300hr curfew...she got wind of the prototype in Cantly, and is watching me like a hawk, just in case...(reminds me, I have to check the lotto tickets).

[RHClarke]

Originally Posted by Bob Carriere

.... the pictures you took with your new fangled telephone...

Bob, See att thumbs...